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Wicken Fen Nature Reserve - Learning Centre

Lode Lane, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5XP

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • This entrance is the entrance facing the rear of the café building.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: step free standard toilets and a toilet with some adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations for disabled people surveyed can be found in the toilet block attached to the learning centre..
  • The standard toilets surveyed can be found in the toilet block attached to the learning centre.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from the visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (the Learning Centre)

  • The learning centre is to the right of the visitor centre.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
  • The initial approach surface is a wooden boarded walkway then bonded gravel.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located facing the rear of the café building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors (with one door locked) which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.

Activity

  • The activity is internal.
  • The activity is staffed for the duration.
  • The activity does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are tables and chairs without armrests available in the activity area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Learning Centre Toilet Block - Ambulant - Left Hand Transfer)

  • This toilet is located in the toilet block attached to the learning centre.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm x 190cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the seat but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical rail on the left side of the wash basin.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: wash basin and soap dispenser.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 114cm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle has: a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror.
  • The height of the coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the internal door.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail, all grab rails and the toilet seat.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is an initial door into the toilet block that opens outwards to a width of 80cm.

Standard Toilet

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 60cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are hand dryers.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is an initial door into the toilet block that opens outwards to a width of 80cm.